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State PSC Exams 2026: Dates, Pattern & Syllabus

Physics Wallah brings together complete information and preparation support for State PSC Exams 2026, covering major exams like UPPSC, BPSC, MPSC, MPPSC, OPSC, and RAS with details on exam dates, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, selection process, and resources for both Prelims and Mains preparation.

State PSC exams like UPPSC, BPSC, MPSC, MPPSC, OPSC, and RAS are important government recruitment exams for administrative, police, and other state-level officer posts. Each state conducts its own exam with different notification cycles, eligibility rules, syllabus, and exam patterns, making it difficult for aspirants to track everything together.

Physics Wallah brings all key State PSC information in one place, including exam dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and exam pattern. It also provides preparation resources to help students plan their preparation in a clearer and more organised way.

State PSC Exam Dates 2026

State PSC exams like UPPSC, BPSC, MPSC, MPPSC, OPSC, and RAS are conducted by different state bodies, each following its own exam calendar. For 2026 aspirants, tracking notifications, applications, exam dates, and results is important as timelines vary across states. 

Some exams, like BPSC and MPPSC, are already expected or released, while UPPSC and RAS are still awaiting official updates. 

Exam

Notification Release

Application Start

Last Date to Apply

Stage I (Prelims)

Stage II (Mains)

Result

UPPSC

October / November 2026

October / November 2026

To Be Announced

December 6, 2026

Expected Q1 2027

Prelims Result expected February 2027

BPSC

May 5, 2026

May 7, 2026

May 31, 2026

July 26, 2026

Expected Q4 2026 / Q1 2027

To Be Announced

MPSC

December 2025

December 31, 2025

January 20, 2026

May 31, 2026

October 3, 17, 18 & 24, 2026

To Be Announced

MPPSC

December 31, 2025

January 10, 2026

February 9, 2026

April 26, 2026

September 7–23, 2026

To Be Announced

OPSC

December 31, 2025

January 20, 2026

March 12, 2026

June 7, 2026

To Be Announced

To Be Announced

RAS

Expected Soon

To Be Notified

To Be Notified

May / June 2026

October 25, 2026

30–45 days post-exam

State PSC Exam Pattern 2026-27

State PSC exams like UPPSC, BPSC, MPSC, MPPSC, OPSC, and RPSC follow a similar exam format, but each state has its own small variations in the pattern:

Feature 

UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh)

BPSC (Bihar)

MPSC (Maharashtra)

MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh)

OPSC (Odisha)

RPSC (Rajasthan)

Exam Mode

Offline

Offline

Offline

Offline

Offline

Offline

Number of Stages

3 Stages

3 Stages

3 Stages

3 Stages

3 Stages

3 Stages

Total Questions

Pre: 250

Mains: 8 papers

Pre: 150

Mains: 5 papers

Pre: 180

Mains: 9 papers

Pre: 200

Mains: 6 papers

Pre: 200

Mains: 9 papers

Pre: 150

Mains: 4 papers

Total Marks

Pre: 400

Mains: 1,500

Interview: 100

Pre: 150

Mains: 900

Interview: 120

Pre: 400

Mains: 1,750

Interview: 275

Pre: 600

Mains: 1,500

Interview: 175

Pre: 400

Mains: 1,750

Interview: 250

Pre: 200

Mains: 800

Interview: 100

Type of Questions

Pre: Objective

Mains: Descriptive

Pre: Objective

Mains: Descriptive

Pre: Objective

Mains: Descriptive

Pre: Objective

Mains: Descriptive

Pre: Objective

Mains: Descriptive

Pre: Objective

Mains: Descriptive

Negative Marking

Pre: 1/3rd (0.33)

Pre: 1/3rd (0.25 in some)

Pre: 1/4th (25%)

Pre: 1/3rd

Pre: 1/3rd

Pre: 1/3rd

Exam Duration

Pre: 2 Hours per paper

Mains: 3 Hours per paper

Pre: 2 Hours

Mains: 3 Hours per paper

Pre: 2 Hours

Mains: 3 Hours per paper

Pre: 2 Hours

Mains: 2–3 Hours per paper

Pre: 2 Hours

Mains: 3 Hours per paper

Pre: 3 Hours

Mains: 3 Hours per paper

Note: Candidates should always check the official state commission notifications for the latest subject-wise syllabus, marking scheme, and category-wise eligibility relaxations. 

State PSC Syllabus 2026–2027

The State PSC syllabus varies according to the state commission, exam stage, and post category. Exams like UPPSC, BPSC, MPSC, MPPSC, OPSC, and RAS follow different syllabus structures, exam patterns, and subject weightage.

Most State PSC exams generally focus on:

  • General Studies

  • State General Knowledge

  • Current Affairs

  • History, Geography, and Polity

  • Economy and Science

  • CSAT / Aptitude

  • Essay and Answer Writing (for Mains)

Some State PSC exams also include state-specific history, culture, language, and administrative topics. Candidates should check the detailed syllabus for their respective state exam before starting preparation.

Exam

Syllabus

UPPSC Syllabus 2026

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BPSC Syllabus 2026

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MPSC Syllabus 2026

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MPPSC Syllabus 2026

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OPSC Syllabus 2026

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RAS Syllabus 2026

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